http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Peter-Tessier/What-if-Lou-Never-Expected-the-Deal-to-be-Approved/119/29432
Very interesting indeed, I think this guy nailed it right on the head. I think the NHL gave Lou yesterday to do the press conference so that Kovy would come out with his speech about winning and wanting to play in NJ being the best decision he could have made. Perhaps Lou brought in Marty, Parise, and the rest of the core guys (granted, Elias was already here) to hang out with Kovy for a few days while this whole thing blows over to ensure he stays a Devil and who knows, he might even be willing to drop his price a bit.